Senior Manager / Manager (Development Planning & Systems)

Ministry of Health; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ministry of Health (MOH) Singapore seeks an experienced project professional to lead development projects from planning to handover, with a focus on M&E coordination and building systems for large-scale developments, including new MOH Building.

You will collaborate with senior management and stakeholders to align requirements, manage budgets and schedules, and ensure outcomes that support a healthy, sustainable workplace for MOH staff and users.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or related fields.
• Experience coordinating M&E works for building developments.
• Strong project management, analytical and stakeholder skills.
• Preferably 4 years of relevant work experience.
• Knowledge of sustainability, building systems or smart building tech is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Engage Senior Management and stakeholders to secure alignment for development projects.
• Coordinate M&E works for large-scale building projects across the lifecycle.
• Prepare funding papers, project submissions and presentations, monitor expenditure.
• Procure consultancy and construction services; oversee contracts and claims.
• Deliver projects on schedule and within budget, ensuring positive workplace outcomes.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Building systems knowledge

Education

Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, Sustainability, Project Management, Construction Management, Architecture or related disciplines

Job description

What the role is:

You will develop and implement workplace strategies and long-term infrastructure plans to deliver a sustainable, healthy, and conducive work environment that meets the evolving workforce and workplace needs of the ministry.You will serve as a key team member managing development projects of different scales, ranging from interior fitouts to large-scale building developments, including the new MOH Building. You will have a particular focus on coordinating M&E works and building systems for large-scale development projects, working across the project lifecycle from planning and design to construction, testing and commissioning, and handover.You will work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment that requires the ability to manage multiple priorities, projects and stakeholders concurrently.To excel in this role, you should possess good written, analytical and presentation skills, and be a good project planner with an eye for detail. Experience in building development, M&E works, project management, sustainability or workplace planning would be advantageous.

What you will be working on:

You will engage Senior Management and key stakeholders to obtain alignment and support for development projects. You will also engage the MOH workforce to understand workplace requirements and support workplace transformation and change management initiatives.You will work with a team of project consultants and contractors to deliver the desired project outcomes and objectives. You are expected to manage the various project stages from planning and design through procurement, construction, sustainability, testing and commissioning, handover and defects management.You will evaluate project requirements and options, prepare funding papers, project submissions and presentations, and monitor project expenditure.You will be responsible for procuring the necessary consultancy and construction services, ancillary works and goods related to the project. You will also administer the various contracts and oversee variation works and claims submitted by consultants and contractors.You will coordinate M&E works for large-scale building projects, working closely with consultants, contractors and stakeholders to ensure that building systems requirements are integrated with the overall design and project delivery.You will be expected to deliver development projects on schedule and within budget, while meeting project requirements and supporting positive workplace outcomes for users.

What we are looking for:

• Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, Sustainability, Project Management, Construction Management, Architecture or related disciplines
• Experience in coordinating M&E works for building development projects, preferably large-scale developments
• Good project management, analytical and stakeholder management skills
• Preferably 4 years of relevant work experience
• Knowledge or experience in sustainability, building systems, smart building technologies, procurement or contract management would be advantageous.
• Ideal candidate should also possess the following key competencies:
  • Thinking Clearly & Making Sound Judgements – Strong analytical and critical thinking abilities to support the crafting of sound policy recommendations; ability to grasp timelines, operating context and ground realities.
  • Learning & Putting Skills into Action - Possesses the drive and curiosity to learn and apply new skills, knowledge and new ways of working.
  • Improving & Innovating – Ability to seek continual improvements, and to innovate and experiment while managing the risks involved.
  • Working Effectively with Stakeholders – Ability to mobilise and rally partners and stakeholders towards a collective purpose.

As part of the shortlisting process for this role, candidates may be required to complete a medical declaration and/or undergo further assessment.

About Ministry of Health

The Ministry of Health’s (MOH) vision is to champion a healthy nation with our people – to live well, live long and with peace of mind. As an open country constantly exposed to an interconnected world, Singapore faces complex issues in public healthcare. MOH constantly grapples with new challenges brought on by an increasingly globalised world, a rapidly ageing population and rising expectations. MOH’s responses to these challenges include preventing and managing the outbreak of diseases such as SARS and Influenza A (H1N1), designing a healthcare system that delivers care in an integrated and effective manner, growing the capacity and capabilities within the sector, and managing healthcare inflation.As an MOH officer, you will be involved in formulating and implementing policies that guide Singapore’s healthcare ecosystem. You will work alongside a team with varied skills and backgrounds, but with the common goals of (i) promoting good health and reducing illnesses; (ii) ensuring that Singaporeans have access to good and affordable healthcare; and (iii) pursuing medical excellence. Your work will have far-reaching impact on the health and lives of Singaporeans.